The Scouting Report (5/25/10) – “A prospect who has really made waves as the season has progressed, Lindberg is a dependable player in all three zones and is particularly strong in the face-off circle.”

Corey Pronman, Hockey Prospectus - “Pro level skater, thinks the game at a solid level, works hard on the ice and has an advanced defensive game. His offensive skills won't exceed average, and physically he has a ways to go. In regards to the trade, he's a much safer pro bet than Werek, but Werek has a tad more upside.”

Elite Hockey Prospects - “A very smart two-way center. Takes care of his defensive responsibilities, but also contributes offensively with good speed, technical skills and playmaking ability. Not an overly physical player, but he gets involved. Pretty good shot, but not a natural scorer. A team player who is good at face-offs.”

Jonathan Willis, The Score (5/9/11) – “Every scouting report on Lindberg should be mandated to start with his faceoff prowess: Lindberg has played three seasons in Swedish junior, and he has led the Swedish junior league in faceoff percentage three times. At his worst, he’s been 60% on the dot. Lindberg’s been getting limited minutes in the Swedish Elite League (averaging 10:53 per night), but still managed a respectable 14 points in 41 games played (and an additional seven in 18 playoff games). His plus/minus was not particularly good this season, but every scouting report I’ve read praises the strength of his two-way game. Additionally, despite questions about his offensive game he’s doing pretty well for a player his age – and he led all Swedish forwards in shots on goal at the last World Juniors (and managed four points and a plus-3 rating with limited ice-time).”

Gordie Clark, Rangers’ Director, Player Personnel(6/16/11)-- “At the World Juniors, he played ahead of guys who were drafted as first-rounders because he adjusted to the tournament a lot quicker than they did. That’s what we liked about him, and we were also seeing some really good reports on him throughout the season”…"He didn't have a great draft year production-wise, but we liked him for other stuff he did. He looked like he really knew how to play the defensive part of the game, and he worked hard."

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Hockey’s Future(9/27/11) –[Ranked #12 in Top 20 Rangers Prospects list] “Originally selected by Phoenix 57th overall (second round) in the 2010 entry draft, Oscar Lindberg was traded to the Rangers in exchange for Ethan Werek last spring. Currently skating in his third season with Skelleftea in the Swedish Elite League, Lindberg was recently a teammate of fellow prospect, Tim Erixon. Lindberg participated in Rangers development camp this summer. His on-ice play with Jesper Fasth at that time was very impressive. The forward has an excellent work ethic and plays well in all zones. A true center, with very good on-ice awareness, Lindberg has good playmaking abilities and is a potential second- to third-line player with good face off abilities. He will spend at least this season in Europe prior to playing in North America.”